If you love animal-kind, you will love this book. Hope Rising is the first book Kim Meeder authored about the ranch she and her husband operate which gives a home to rescued horses. These equine wounded warriors are gently restored to health with the help of a community of volunteers. Part of the healing process comes in the form of human contact. The ranch’s horses are matched with unique visitors, children who also have hurt in their history. Kim Meeder is passionate about her mission. You see, she was wounded too in a terrible family tragedy. Her first horse helped rescue her from the pain that tore at her soul. This is a book of hope, faith, healing, and new beginnings. Hope Rising  is a book of almost magical proportions. I have read every one of Kim Meeder’s books, but this is my favorite (they’re all good). Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch is located in Central Oregon. It “is a nonprofit organization that rescues abused and neglected horses and pairs them with disadvantaged children, offering the children a place of safety, peace and hope.” Expect to be touched by this book. Hope Rising: Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams is a great gift for the animal lover. Quote: Hope Rising.

Love You Forever is an illustrated children’s book. The story is a delightful and easy-to-read look at unconditional love of a mother for her child. This book will bring tears to your eyes. Its message is timeless. I have read this story to children of all ages. They think it is funny, but they get the point. Adults will find themselves drawn into the understanding of what it is to love . . . f o r e v e r, through all the cycles of life. I love the “surprise” ending. But no spoiler alert. You will have to read the book! Love You Forever is a great book to read to your children and to your children’s children. I’ve even been known to read it to schoolchildren in my classroom. I believe this book will become a classic. Book Quote